Struggling foodbanks brace for winter surge
Foodbanks already struggling with demand are bracing for a winter surge and calling on the government for guaranteed permanent funding.
'Censored': Youth MPs told to not criticise government
'Censored': Youth MPs told to not criticise government
Some Youth MPs have been told by the event's organisers to remove criticisms of the government in their speeches.
Warning of more heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman districts
Warning of more heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman districts
MetService has issued new orange heavy rain warnings for the already sodden Nelson and Tasman districts.
Venomous spider with 'sinister bite' spotted in South Island
Venomous spider with 'sinister bite' spotted in South Island
Researchers are warning about the spread of a venomous spider with a "potentially sinister bite" which has officially established itself in New Zealand.
Dozy drivers cause series of fender benders
Dozy drivers cause series of fender benders
An elderly woman crashed into a rubbish truck in Dunedin after she did not look when changing lanes, police say.
Millions in path of 'bomb cyclone' in NSW
Millions in path of 'bomb cyclone' in NSW
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Millions of NSW residents are in the path of a fast-moving "bomb cyclone" that is set to dump more than 100mm of rain in the space of hours on Australia's east coast.
Govt's new 24/7 telehealth service comes online
Govt's new 24/7 telehealth service comes online
The government's promised 24/7 telehealth service to help people see a GP or a nurse is now available anywhere in the country.
Employer forced Thai woman into sex work to pay off visa
Employer forced Thai woman into sex work to pay off visa
A Christchurch employer who falsely claimed a Thai worker was a relative to get her into NZ has been sentenced.
Thousands flee Turkey wildfires; heatwave bakes Europe
Thousands flee Turkey wildfires; heatwave bakes Europe
Firefighters are battling wildfires in Turkey and France and more than 50,000 people have been evacuated as an early summer heatwave hits Europe.
Mosque shootings: Podcast questions lone wolf theory
Mosque shootings: Podcast questions lone wolf theory
A new investigation into the Christchurch Mosque shooting delves into the terrorist's radicalisation, exposing the violent ideology he harboured for years.
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Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards
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Emery enjoys the ride at children’s music awards
A prestigious national singing award was swept up by a Dunedin pupil after she dazzled judges by singing an original song written by her mother.
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Flood response ‘incompetent’, ‘ignorant’
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Council response to flooding ‘incompetent’, ‘ignorant’
The city council’s response to flood-weary Surrey St residents has been slammed as "disingenuous", "incompetent" and "ignorant".
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Being caught cheating ‘significant learning experience’
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Being caught cheating ‘significant learning experience’
Being caught up in a cheating scandal has been a "significant learning experience" for the law students involved, the University of Otago says.
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Man stole charity donation boxes to fund addictions
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Man stole charity donation boxes to fund addictions
A Dunedin man has been jailed after stealing 11 charity donation boxes to fund his drug and gambling addictions.
New movement on Dunedin hospital site
New movement on Dunedin hospital site
Contractors move equipment on to the south end of the new Dunedin hospital’s inpatients building site yesterday.
Children buzzed to make own robots at science fest
Children buzzed to make own robots at science fest
There was plenty of whirring and buzzing at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum yesterday.
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Comments on homeless people spark feud
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Comments on homeless people spark feud
A Dunedin sports leader has hit back after a former mayor accused him of "punching down" against the city’s homeless.
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South Dunedin drainage improvements part of long-term plan
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South Dunedin drainage improvements part of long-term plan
Wastewater and stormwater troubles in South Dunedin are being dealt with, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says.
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Councils sharing services on agenda
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Councils sharing services on agenda
An agreement to share water services between the Dunedin and Christchurch City Councils could be just the start of a new era of co-operation, councillors say.
Logan Park turf wins Fifa award
Logan Park turf wins Fifa award
The all-weather Logan Park turf has scored with Fifa, securing major international recognition.